Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is an American actress, writer, and director. She started her career in the adult entertainment industry in 2000, starring in more than 150 films. Besides her work in adult films, she has also appeared in mainstream television shows and movies, including "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "The Bad Girls Club." She has directed several adult films and worked as a contract performer for Wicked Pictures.
In 2018, Daniels gained media attention for alleging that she had an affair with former US President Donald Trump in 2006, and was reportedly paid hush money by Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, to keep quiet about the affair during the 2016 US Presidential election. The scandal resulted in legal battles and intense media scrutiny for both Daniels and Trump. Daniels has since become an advocate for sex workers' rights and a vocal critic of Trump.
Overall, Stormy Daniels has had a controversial and high-profile career in both the adult entertainment industry and the media, and has become a prominent figure in discussions surrounding sex work and political scandals.